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Roofing in Miami

Miami's roofing environment is shaped by the Gulf Stream, salt air, and the Biscayne Aquifer just beneath the surface. We've worked here since 1985, installing roofs that hold up to what this city delivers.

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Since 1985
Family-owned
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About roofing in Miami

Across Miami, the neighborhood's architecture sets the roof.

Typical roof lifespan in Miami: Most residential roofs last 15+ years, with tile and standing-seam metal commonly reaching 40+ in this climate when properly maintained.

Miami sits on a broad plain between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay to the east. The elevation averages around 6 feet above sea level in most neighborhoods. The Gulf Stream runs just 15 miles offshore, moderating temperatures but delivering salt air year-round.

The surface bedrock is Miami oolite, and beneath it lies the Biscayne Aquifer. A natural underground source of fresh water that comes closest to the surface around Miami Springs and Hialeah.

Roofs here face salt-air corrosion, UV exposure, and wind-uplift demands that exceed most of the country. The materials that work in Miami are the ones engineered for coastal exposure: tile with corrosion-resistant fasteners, standing-seam metal with concealed clips, and flat-membrane systems tested to Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance standards. We install roofs across neighborhoods including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and Miami Beach. Each with its own architectural register and roofing considerations.

Julia Tuttle convinced Henry Flagler to extend the Florida East Coast Railway to this region in the 1890s, and Miami was incorporated as a city in 1896 with just over 300 residents. The building stock reflects that history: pre-war Mediterranean Revival homes in Coral Gables, mid-century modern in South Miami, and contemporary high-rises along Brickell and Miami Beach.

See also service areas, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Coconut Grove.

What's different about Miami

HVHZ code and low elevation: what every Miami roof manages.

Local note 1

Salt-air corrosion

The Gulf Stream runs 15 miles offshore, delivering salt air year-round. Fasteners, flashing, and metal panels must be specified for coastal exposure. Stainless-steel fasteners and corrosion-resistant coatings are standard, not optional.

Local note 2

HVHZ permitting

Miami-Dade County is part of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, requiring Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance certification for roofing systems. Wind-uplift testing, fastener schedules, and edge-detail specifications are more stringent here than in most of the country.

Local note 3

Historic-district review

Neighborhoods including Coral Gables and parts of Coconut Grove have architectural-review processes that govern material selection, color, and profile. Tile profiles and metal finishes must align with the neighborhood's architectural register.

Local note 4

Low elevation and drainage

At an average elevation of 6 feet above sea level, Miami's roofs must manage water quickly. Flat-roof drainage design and scupper sizing are critical. Standing water on a flat roof in Miami accelerates membrane degradation.

Recent work

Representative South Florida work.

Our work from nearby South Florida neighborhoods.

Coral Gables Aluminum Standing-Seam by Istueta Roofing

Aluminum roof

Coral Gables Aluminum Standing-Seam

Aluminum standing-seam on a South Florida residence — clean panel rhythm with concealed-clip attachment.

Kendall Standing-Seam Mansard by Istueta Roofing

Standing-seam metal roof

Kendall Standing-Seam Mansard

Standing-seam mansard with hand-formed termination work, mid-brown finish on a contemporary South Florida residence.

Trusted by Homeowners Across South Florida

4.8 stars across 256+ Google reviews

Angel Hernandez

(Translated by Google) VERY GOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM AGENT SOFIA BENAVIDES (Original) VERY GOOD EXCELENTE SERVICIO CON LA.AGENTE SOFIA BENAVIDES

a week ago

Roxy Alvarado

I had a great experience working with Ramon. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire roofing process easy to understand. He took the time to answer all my questions, never made me feel pressured, and was always responsive throughout the process. His honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to providing excellent customer service really stood out. I highly recommend Ramon to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable roofing sales professional!

a week ago

Josefina Cabrera

Ricardo did a great job explaining and showing me condition of the rooftop

a week ago

Lian Rodríguez

I worked with Ramon Alvarez and if you need a roof guy I would definitely recommend him. He really goes the extra mile to make sure you are taking care of 10/10.

2 weeks ago

Fortuna Fernandez

(Translated by Google) Mr. Ramón is an excellent and very professional person. I am a Realtor and I will recommend him to my future clients and family. Thank you. (Original) El Sr Ramón es una excelente persona muy profesional, soy Realtor y lo voy a recomendar con mis futuros clientes y familiares , gracias

2 weeks ago

Rangel Fernandez

Great service and very informative and kind and fought for my best price.

2 weeks ago

Maria Gutierrez

Sofia was amazing, very knowledgeable and professional. It was a pleasure to meet with her

2 weeks ago

Fab

Outstanding experience with Istueta! You can tell they truly care about their customers and the quality of their work. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in what they do really set them apart. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a roofing company they can trust.

2 weeks ago

Patricia Cabrera

I’m very happy with this company. My roof was already quite old, and I decided to replace it for safety reasons. They were always attentive, reliable, and professional throughout the entire process. In my case, I worked directly with Sofia, and in the end we had them replace the roof on our home. We were very satisfied with both the process and the final result.

3 weeks ago

Carlos Paredes

Construction is hard, complicated, and in many occasions frustrating.. Istueta is a contractor who managed to handle complications with grace, they handle the hard part with knowledge and move frustration to solutions.... I will better yet I am going to use them again.. the sunlight look cool and works even better.. Thank you guys...

3 weeks ago

veronica hernandez

Fabricio was v Very professional ery professional showed us all the options with no pressure a valuable asset to your company.

4 weeks ago

Tallar Homes

Hi, my name is Gabriel. I’m a general contractor, and I’m very grateful to always use Istueta Roofing’s services. They’re extremely professional, punctual, and work in a very organized manner. If you’re looking for someone who follows your guidelines and takes care of your roof just as you would, this is the company I recommend—100%.

4 weeks ago

Miguel Banon Kelley

They came to do an inspection of my roof and gave a great diagnosis. Sofia has the best attitude and gave a lot of information

4 weeks ago

Coleman Dennis

My girlfriend and I had a very informative conversation with Will, Ariel and Laura regarding the process of installing a new roof on our house. We are so excited to get started them. They were clear and concise about how the process of installing a new roof along with the materials used to do so. They take a lot of pride in their work and gave us peace of mind of moving forward with their company.

a month ago

Victor Iglesias

Ramon was a very helpful guy. He was very knowledgeable and respectful

a month ago

Maximiliano Ramirez

Great roof replacement Sofía showed us all the options Metal roof was our choice

a month ago

FERNANDO TOLON

We were very pleased with the timeliness and professionalism by Fernando. Most importantly, he educated us on the different products. Great company.

a month ago

Ani

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, the best in Miami (Original) Excelente atención los mejores de miami

a month ago

Arturo Valdes

Mr. Fernando Tolon was a pleasure to talk to, extremely knowledgeable and a great person. Thanks to Istueta Roofing for having him onboard.

a month ago

Armando Garcia

Fernando did an excellent job explaining every thing. Very impressive

2 months ago

Candela Samarin

Fernando was excellent on his consultation with regards to my roof and their materials look very impressive for my roof. . I was very impressed their 1 to 1 consultation and services, offered. I liked the 40yrs in roofing service.

2 months ago

FeastBeast

I met with Fernando Tolon, a Roofing Consultant for Istueta Roofing, for a quote to replace my roof. Mr Tolon was thorough, professional, and knowledgeable.

2 months ago

Paul Fuller

I met with Fernando Tolon, consultant with Istueta Roofing to discuss the many roof replacement options. Mr. Tolon was very knowledgeable and went over all the options and made sure I understood them. He was courteous and very patient with the many questions that I had. I am looking forward to starting the roof replacement.

2 months ago

Jorge Arnavat

This Roofing contractor is the real thing! Staff is professional, courteous, responsive. For a dirty job these folks did an outstanding job of cleaning after themselves. More importantly they took great care in protecting my valuable plants. Would highly recommend. Hire Istueta Roofing with confidence!

2 months ago

Fredrick Rich

Fernando arrived on time for our estimate. His expertise and presentation was on point and to be honest, stellar. I love the products offered. The abundance of color choices and virtual visual examples were great. Thanks, Fredrick

2 months ago

Tina Simcox·LG

Istueta put a new roof on my home about 3 years ago and at that time I did not have them seal my chimney and it started leaking a few weeks back. Since o was very happy with the work they did on my roof, I contacted them to perform the repair on my chimney. The crew was respectful, professional, kept me informed during the process and did a great job. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a top quality company.

2 months ago

Wally 2 Herrera

I have been quoting a new roof project with 4 other companies. Fernando Tolon has far exceeded the presentation provided by the other bidding companies. Extremely happy with Istueta Roofing level of service so far.

2 months ago

Deborah Ferris

Fernando did a great job providing me product information and financing alternatives with the estimate on my new roof.

2 months ago

Josefina Cabrera

Had an excellent experience and conversation with Fernando Tolon a roofing consultant with Istueta, well knowledgeable and experienced very professional. Lo re comiendo para una experience de techos professional con Istueta roofing.

2 months ago

Google Nest-Home

Súper profesional .. he explain me all products .. thank you for the service you provide ..my consultant was Fernando Tolon

2 months ago

Carlos Zamora

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, very professional, the best (Original) Excelente servicio,muy profesional,los mejores

3 months ago

Avaleigh Taytay

Thank you Anthony and the whole team at istueta for a job well done and the support

3 months ago

Angelica Perez

Anthony was thorough with his work and provided all details requested when evaluating the work on our roof. Very honest as well.

3 months ago

Cynthia Kalabusic

Anthony Rivas has being an excellent guide in this process of changing my roof, he explained to me the process in a very detailed manner , giving me options on how to proceed as well of new ideas that i could apply to my new roof !! Thank you Anthony

3 months ago

Ray

Istueta roofing assures, from the owner down to every employee stood behind their company, materials and workmanship. Very responsive and attentive to any questions, concerns or issues if they arise. They've been +40 yrs in business for a good reason!

3 months ago

Ana Margarita Alfonso Feliz

"We are super happy with the new roof from Istueta Roofing! They did a fantastic job and the whole process was seamless. The house looks totally modernized and we couldn't be more pleased. Highly recommend!"

3 months ago

Miguel Gonzalez

(Translated by Google) It is a serious and reliable company, with reasonable and affordable prices, and they are punctual and fast in their work. (Original) Es una compañía seria y cumplidora, precios razonables y asequibles, puntual y rápidos en su trabajo.

3 months ago

Cara de Lugo

Anthony, Fernando, Will, Laura, and the team are so amazing to work with! I would highly recommend!!

3 months ago

Nicole Worth Campillo

Great people to work with, very professional and efficient, coming in on both time and budget. I highly recommend them.

3 months ago

Giuseppe Zuozo

New metal roof. Great experience, all around the house was left clean, and they were fast. They did a great job.

3 months ago

Maria Gonzalez

They are really professionals, the cost is affordable and they do a amazing job

4 months ago

Ricardo Figueroa·LG

(Translated by Google) Excellent work by the entire team that carried out our project, we are very grateful and especially to Antony who treated us like family. Thank you and congratulations. (Original) Excelente trabajo por parte de todo el equipo que llevo a cabo nuestro proyecto ,muy agradecidos y en especial con Antony que nos trato como familia .Gracias y felicitaciones.

4 months ago

Karen M

Great company with excellent customer service. Josh Elenberg was a pleasure to work with - extremely patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. He took the time to answer all my questions, was always professional and respectful, and made communication easy. I truly appreciated his professionalism. Highly recommended!

5 months ago

Rene Hernandez

Josh E. Was extremely professional and well informed. He is an asset to the company. Contact this company and request to speak Josh E. You will not regret it

6 months ago

Richard Morales

Always a great experience with Istueta. Professional, timely and CLEAN…..hardly can tell they’ve been working.

7 months ago

A CS

I recently responded to a flyer from Istueta roofing and requested a quote to replace my barrel tile roof in Coral Gables. I was fortunate that Fernando Tolon was the responding Specialist. I was very pleased with Fernando's insight, knowledge and professionalism. I appreciated his help and the options he presented. He was also well informed on historical preservation requirements of the City. Overall a good experience.

8 months ago

Aitana Varela

Best company!!! 100 % recommend . Great consultation with Fernando and Adalid

8 months ago

Alexei Castellón

(Translated by Google) I highly recommend him; his work is excellent, very high quality. I am very satisfied. (Original) Lo recomiendo su trabajo es excelente muy buena calidad estoy muy satisfecho

8 months ago

Ricardo Mercadillo

(Translated by Google) Excellent service. They answered all my questions, explained each step of the project in detail, and were very professional and responsible. I highly recommend them. (Original) Excelente servcio, atendieron todas mis dudas, comentaron cada paso del proyecto de manera detallada, muy serios y responsables. Lo recomiendo ampliamente

9 months ago

Michael Bedell·LG

Istueta Roofing was very professional with regard to the urgent need to repair a leak in our roof. They were responsive, knowledgeable and thorough. We highly recommend them and would use them again, should the need arise.

9 months ago

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Frequently asked

Miami, answered.

Yes. Miami-Dade County is part of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. All roofing systems must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, which certifies wind-uplift performance and fastener schedules. The NOA is verified at permit.

Tile and standing-seam metal with corrosion-resistant fasteners typically last 30+ years in coastal exposure. Aluminum, copper, and galvalume standing-seam systems hold up well when properly detailed. Tile with stainless-steel fasteners is the longest-lived option in historic neighborhoods.

Some do. Coral Gables and parts of Coconut Grove have architectural-review processes that govern material, color, and profile. Tile profiles and metal finishes must align with the neighborhood's architectural register. We work with the local review boards regularly.

At an average elevation of 6 feet above sea level, Miami's flat roofs must manage water quickly. Scupper sizing, drain placement, and positive slope are critical. Standing water accelerates membrane degradation in this climate. We design drainage systems that move water off the roof within hours of a storm.

Begin

A Miami roof,
by your Miami neighbor.

We've worked in Miami since 1985. If you're planning a roof replacement or need a second opinion on a proposal, call us at (305) 671-9190. We'll walk the roof with you and explain what you're looking at.

Or call us directly at (305) 671-9190